PassEveryTest
Español

First Aid Practice Test (Australia) 2026

First aid courses in Australia, such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, are run by registered training organisations and assessed with practical skills and knowledge tasks, not a single government exam. This practice covers DRSABCD, CPR and AED use, choking, bleeding, burns, bites and medical emergencies, based on ANZCOR guidelines as explained by Australian health services. It is study material, not medical advice.

  • Primeros auxilios
  • Australia
  • 60 preguntas
  • Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Para aprobar: No single government exam. Your RTO assesses you as competent, including at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins. Lo organiza: Registered training organisations (RTOs) deliver and assess HLTAID011; state and territory WHS regulators set workplace first aid rules. Practica aquí gratis con 60 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por First Aid Study Guide (Australia): notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.

  1. Pregunta 1 de 25

    Which nationally recognised unit is the standard 'Provide First Aid' course in Australia?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

    HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is delivered by registered training organisations and follows Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

  2. Pregunta 2 de 25

    In the HLTAID011 assessment, how long must you perform uninterrupted single-rescuer CPR on an adult manikin on the floor?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. At least 2 minutes

    The unit requires at least 2 minutes (5 cycles) of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin on the floor, and on an infant manikin.

  3. Pregunta 3 de 25

    Before giving first aid to a conscious person, what should you do where possible?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Ask for their consent

    First aid courses teach you to seek the person's consent where possible and to respect their privacy.

  4. Pregunta 4 de 25

    What does the action plan DRSABCD stand for?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

    DRSABCD is the basic life support plan used in Australian first aid.

  5. Pregunta 5 de 25

    What is the first thing to do when you arrive at an emergency?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Check for danger to yourself, bystanders and the person

    D for Danger comes first. Make sure the area is safe so you do not become another casualty.

  6. Pregunta 6 de 25

    How do you check if a collapsed adult is responsive?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Speak loudly to them, such as asking their name, and squeeze their shoulders

    Check response by talking loudly and squeezing the shoulders. Never shake an infant.

  7. Pregunta 7 de 25

    What number do you call for an ambulance in Australia?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 000 (triple zero)

    Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

  8. Pregunta 8 de 25

    A person does not respond and someone else is nearby. What should you do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Ask them to call 000 while you stay with the person

    Call 000 or ask someone else to call, and do not leave the person.

  9. Pregunta 9 de 25

    How do you open the airway of an unresponsive adult after checking the mouth?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin

    Check the mouth for anything blocking it, then open the airway with a gentle head tilt and chin lift.

  10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    For how long do you look, listen and feel for normal breathing?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. About 10 seconds

    Check breathing for 10 seconds. If the person is not breathing normally, start CPR.

  11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    What ratio of compressions to breaths is used in CPR in Australia?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

    CPR uses 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths (30:2).

  12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    Does the 30:2 ratio change for children and babies?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. No, 30:2 is used for adults, children and infants

    For first aiders, 30:2 is used for all ages.

  13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    What compression rate should you aim for in CPR?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 100 to 120 compressions per minute

    Push at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute for all ages.

  14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    How deep should chest compressions be?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. About one third of the depth of the chest

    Press down about one third of the chest depth for adults, children and infants.

  15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    Where do you place your hands for adult chest compressions?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, other hand on top

    Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, put the other hand on top and interlock your fingers.

  16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    How do you give chest compressions to a baby under 1 year old?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. With two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone

    For infants, use two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone and press about one third of the chest depth.

  17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    About how many sets of 30:2 should you aim to give in 2 minutes?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. About 5

    At the right rate, you should give about 5 sets of 30:2 in about 2 minutes.

  18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    You are unable to give rescue breaths. What should you do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Give compressions only, without stopping

    If you cannot give breaths, continuous compressions alone may still save a life.

  19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    How do you give a rescue breath to a baby?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Tilt the head back only very slightly and cover both the mouth and nose

    For infants, tilt the head very slightly and seal your mouth over the baby's mouth and nose.

  20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    When can you stop CPR?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. When the person starts breathing normally, a health professional takes over, or you are too exhausted

    Keep going until the person recovers, a healthcare professional takes over or tells you to stop, or you physically cannot continue.

  21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    You are doing CPR alone and know an AED is in the next building. What should you do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Keep doing CPR and send someone else for it if you can

    Do not stop compressions or leave the person to get an AED. Send someone else if possible.

  22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Where is the first AED pad usually placed on an adult?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Below the right collarbone

    Place the first pad below the right collarbone and the second on the left side of the chest, below the armpit.

  23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    Which AED pads should be used for a child under 8?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Paediatric (child) pads if available, otherwise an adult AED

    Children under 8 ideally need paediatric pads. If none are available, use an adult AED.

  24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    A person who was given CPR starts breathing normally. What should you do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Place them in the recovery position and keep checking their breathing

    Once the person is breathing normally, put them in the recovery position and keep monitoring them.

  25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    An adult is choking but can still cough strongly. What should you do?
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Encourage them to keep coughing

    Keep them calm and ask them to cough hard to try to clear the object.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid follows Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. The assessment includes at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin on the floor and on an infant manikin.
  • Safe Work Australia says workplace first aiders should hold a nationally recognised statement of attainment from an RTO and train regularly.
  • DRSABCD stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.
  • CPR is 30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and infants, at 100 to 120 compressions per minute, about one third of the chest depth.
  • For choking, Australian guidance uses up to 5 back blows then up to 5 chest thrusts, not abdominal thrusts.
  • Cool a burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. It can still help up to 3 hours after the burn.
  • Call 000 for an ambulance. The Poisons Information Centre is on 13 11 26, 24 hours a day.

Preguntas frecuentes

Is there an official first aid exam in Australia?

No. First aid units such as HLTAID011 are assessed by registered training organisations. You must show practical skills, such as CPR on a manikin, and answer knowledge questions set by the RTO.

What CPR ratio is used in Australia?

30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and babies, at 100 to 120 compressions per minute. If you cannot give breaths, keep doing compressions.

Why does Australia use chest thrusts, not abdominal thrusts, for choking?

Australian guidance warns that abdominal thrusts can break ribs and damage internal organs. Use up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 chest thrusts, and repeat.

What first aid is used for snake bites in Australia?

Call 000, keep the person still and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage over the bite and then the whole limb, and splint it. Do not wash the bite.

Is this practice test medical advice?

No. It is study material to help you revise. In an emergency call 000, and do a hands-on first aid course to learn the skills.

Fuentes

Exámenes relacionados